Honest Reflections from Lyn: Navigating Life and Music After Marriage
On December 26, Lyn, who married Lee Soo in 2014, candidly shared her feelings about the public's perception of her in a video uploaded to the PDC channel.
Last year, Lyn took a step into the world of trot (트로트) music, calling it a fruitful endeavor supported by her husband Lee Soo and her family. Although she is primarily known for her emotional ballads, she expressed that there hasn't been much pain in her reality. However, she acknowledged that since her marriage, she has felt some scrutiny, stating, "It's not that there hasn’t been pain, but after getting married, those kinds of looks started to come toward me."
She continued, "I’m fine, but people create their own stories based on the songs I sing. Since getting married, I’m trying really hard not to sing overly sad songs."
Lyn explained that last year, when she released a duet with her husband Lee Soo, it was to symbolize their ten years together and the good relationship they have maintained, saying, "I wanted to show that we are doing well, and that was a significant track for us."
She also opened up about criticism she has faced, saying, "Some people say I’m being artificial and pretending to be happy. I honestly don’t know which point they are referring to, but they label me as fake." Lyn expressed her frustration over this perception.
Agreeing with the notion that life has become tougher since her marriage, Lyn said she became a "good target" for scrutiny. "When I post something on social media, it seems like everything gets focused on me, and the reactions can be overwhelming. Because of that, expressing myself has felt daunting," she shared.
Despite these challenges, Lyn maintained her presence on social media for personal documentation and communication with fans. She noted, "I have this strange stubbornness. My husband always feels sorry because I am going through all of this, and it makes me uncomfortable. I often end up feeling sorry for him too, because when I just stay quiet, everything is fine, but when I stir things up, it creates more issues."
She added, "While I wanted to say that things aren't as they seem, looking back now, I realize I actually wanted to fight and win. That wasn't helpful for either of us.” Lyn reflected on her growth, saying, "Now I have learned to stop and be quiet. Time really does solve things; I feel more at peace now."
(Photo credit: PDC channel)